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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,974.92, 11,004.84 and 4,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,974.92, 11,004.84 and 4,438.28 is: 6,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974.92 : 11,004.84 = 4,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974.92/11,004.84 = 4,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974.92x = 11,004.84 × 4,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974.92x = 48,842,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,842,561.28/7,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.52

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